Was Pope Francis really that progressive?
Nicknamed the “Pope of the Poor,” Pope Francis dedicated his pontificate to the most disadvantaged. However, analysts say there were very limited changes in the area of women’s rights. Read…
‘The People’s Pope’: Five humble moments of Pope Francis’ papacy
The late pontiff sought to bring the Catholic Church closer to the people and break with tradition through symbolic gestures and bold stances on contentious issues. Read more at Read…
Pope Francis’ funeral could become a political summit on international conflicts
Funeral diplomacy is nothing new. The funeral of a political pope like Francis is a great occasion for informal and discreet exchanges between world leaders under the cover of Vatican…
Pope Francis’ relationship with Islam: Guided by belief in dialogue and brotherhood
Pope Francis had very positive attitudes towards Muslims and called for dialogue between them and Christians as “brothers and sisters, as they should be”. The Pontiff visited 10 Muslim countries,…
Iran: Massive explosion in Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas
A large explosion shakes the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, causing extensive material damage. The cause of the blast is not yet known. Read more at Read…
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Pope Francis’ coffin sealed in St Peter’s Basilica ahead of funeral
As many as 200,000 people are in attendance at Pope Francis’ funeral in St Peter’s Square as he is being laid to rest Saturday. Read More
Has Europe’s ‘booziest’ city turned dry? Exploring Prague’s sober side
Despite its reputation for rowdy pub crawls and unruly Stag dos, this European city has so much more to offer Read More
Trump and Zelenskyy meet before the Pope’s funeral
Trump, Zelenskyy meet at Pope’s funeral Read more at Read More
Loos to loaves: How the ‘nervous wees’ of London Marathon runners are being turned into fertiliser
If scaled, urine from last year’s London Marathon could have fertilised enough wheat for 3,000 loaves of bread.Read More